Pictures: Winter Park's Park Avenue is a thirsty dog's best friend

Not much along Park Avenue in Winter Park is ordinary. And, of course, along an upscale street known for welcoming all canines, not even a dog bowl can be too extraordinary for a pampered pooch. Here's a look at some of the watering holes for the four-legged set, from the fancy to the fanciful to the functional. (Karen Stauffer)

Karen Stauffer, Orlando Sentinel

It's no secret that Park Avenue rolls out the welcome mat for the four-legged set. And, of course, when a city like Winter Park goes to the dogs, it does so in an extraordinary way. While strolling along Park Avenue with my little Italian greyhound recently, I couldn’t help but notice the many and varied types of dog bowls that merchants set out for the pampered pooches of the avenue. And in typical Winter Park fashion, these are no ordinary dog bowls. Here’s a look at the fun, fancy, fanciful and functional watering spots.